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The joy of light
Hongler Kerzen AG is the oldest candle manufacturer in Switzerland. Candles are still produced in Altstätten SG in the old tradition. Various beautiful events are also organised at Christmas time.
Muriel Schindler visited us for the CH Media Christmas supplement "Weihnachtszauber".
Wax in his hands
Hanspeter Keel is a wax puller at Hongler, the oldest candle manufacturer in Switzerland. In autumn, he almost can't keep up with production. However, patience is required for his work.
Stefan Ehrler looked over his shoulder and portrayed him for the magazine "Ausblick".
Photos: Chris Mainsfield
Fire and flame for good candles
Candles have been produced at Hongler in Altstätten since 1703. Thanks to its quality and selection, the Rheintal-based manufacturer is able to hold its own with its high-quality niche products.
Peter Hummel visited us for the magazine "Leben und Genuss".
67 years connected with candles
Elsa Egger's (83) life is all about candles and family. In an interview with Pfarrei Forum, she explains why she is still at the company every day and what she looks out for when it comes to candles.
"Candles bring light into the darkness"
Gerhard Huber visited us and wrote this report for the "Blick in die Fabrik" column in "St.Galler Bauer".
The scent of wax in the air
Schweizer Illustrierte accompanied the Meier family as they made candles in our candle-making barn. Find out in this report what they learnt and what tips Rita Rohner helped them with. Text: Christa Hürlimann Photos: Sonja Ruckstuhl
"We want to maintain a certain calm"
The in-flight magazine from Altenrhein Airport took a look behind the scenes of our family business.
Tagesanzeiger living blog: Sweet Home with Barbara Gredinger
Barbara Gredinger - our stylist and product designer - received a visit from the Tagesanzeiger living blog. Marianne Kohler and Rita Palanikumar met her in her old town house in Ligerz on Lake Biel. Of course, the topic of candles was not neglected.
Fire and flame for light
Do candles have souls? Jost auf der Maur asked these and other philosophical questions for a report on the subject of candles. Siggi Bucher accompanied him as photographer.
The joy of light
The magazine "Freude am Garten" spoke to Elsa Egger about Easter symbols, experience and reading by candlelight.
Wintertime is candle time
"Panorama" is the customer magazine of the Raiffeisen banks. Thomas Schneider visited us in Altstätten and asked us a few questions about candle making and candle care. Photographer Daniel Ammann captured the craft of candle making in a beautiful series of pictures.
Tradition combined with modern technology
How do you utilise the opportunities offered by modern technology without sacrificing the quality benefits of traditional craftsmanship? Apprentices at Bühler AG in Uzwil immersed themselves in the world of candle production and developed a new machine for Hongler Kerzen to produce large altar and Easter candles.